Councils putting homeless children at risk, MPs find8 hours agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterBBCCouncils are exposing homeless children to serious health and safeguarding risks by housing them in...
Millions of people with disabilities can access vital parking concessions under the Blue Badge scheme. The scheme allows them to park nearer to their destinations, including spots reserved for...
The Welsh Government's controversial tourism tax will be higher than initially proposed, it has been revealed. The slight increase was announced as the contentious legislation passed its first Senedd...
Why are bills going up? Your questions answered37 minutes agoGetty ImagesA range of household bills, including council tax, water, gas and electricity have risen today.The BBC's cost of living...
Nigel Farage kicked off his party's local election campaign for Cambridgeshire County Council by being tattooed with a British bulldog and posing with a novelty key to 10 Downing Street. Sitting in...
All eyes will be on Reform UK in May’s local elections according to experts, who predicted the insurgent party could score dramatic upset victories. Think tank the Local Government Information Unit...
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are escaping “awful April” bill increases because they live in taxpayer-subsided accommodation. Households across the country face higher energy, water and...
The seven bills going up this week2 hours agoGetty ImagesThe start of April means several household bills will go up.The exact amount you pay will depend on your individual circumstances and where...
A shocking photo shows the contrast between two sides of a street run by different councils amid the Birmingham bin strikes. Residents living on the side of Chelworth Road, in Walkers Heath, which is...
Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike17 minutes agoAlex McIntyreBBC News, West MidlandsBrummieGerryMA major incident has been declared by Birmingham City Council over the ongoing bin...
A massive overhaul of recycling and bin collections, affecting every household in England, has been detailed. The date for the Simpler Recycling in England plan, set to be implemented after March 31,...
Keir Starmer has been slammed after it emerged his announcement about extra cash for potholes actually represents a cut in funding. Last week the Prime Minister promised “extra cash” to improve...
Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'20 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaLiberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said he wants to replace the Conservatives as the "party...
The government has announced a date for the implementation of new recycling regulations that will affect every household in England. The plans require councils to implement weekly food waste...
Gerneral views of Weymouth. March 28 2024. Holiday business owners and residents in a famous seasid (Image: William Dax / SWNS)Holiday business owners and residents in a famous seaside resort say it...
On Tuesday, hard-working families across the country will see their cost of living rise yet again — and it's all thanks to this Labour government's choices. A whole litany of household bills is set...
The seven bills going up this week14 minutes agoGetty ImagesA series of essential bills are rising at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".The exact amount you pay will...
'My house used to be a disgusting public toilet block'7 hours agoChloe AslettBBC News, YorkshireJames BalstonOf all the bizarre items up for sale on Facebook marketplace, a "townhouse" with a price...
Nigel Farage has announced Reform UK would raise the basic rate income tax threshold from £12,570 to £20,000 if his party wins the next general election. At a major political rally on Friday to...
A major figure from the Brexit campaign has been revealed as Reform UK’s candidate for a key mayoral race. Arron Banks was announced as the mayoral candidate for the West of England at the...